Head Chef Hluhluwe

Bushwise; Hluhluwe; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Bushwise in Hluhluwe, South Africa, is seeking a Head Chef to lead daily kitchen operations across multiple sections. You will train, mentor and inspire the kitchen brigade while ensuring top-tier food quality and presentation for discerning guests.

The role emphasizes stringent hygiene, stock management, and proactive guest engagement to deliver memorable dining experiences in a luxury safari lodge setting. A Code 8 driver’s licence is required.

Qualifications

• Head Chef or Senior Chef experience in a luxury lodge or 5-star hospitality.
• Strong kitchen management, administration and people management skills.
• Passion for mentoring and developing kitchen teams.
• Excellent knowledge of food presentation, hygiene and stock control.
• Experience managing special dietary requirements.
• Creative, innovative and guest-focused approach to cuisine.
• Valid Code 8 driver's licence.
• Previous luxury safari lodge experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations across multiple sections.
• Train, mentor and inspire the kitchen brigade.
• Manage stock control, ordering and food quality.
• Deliver outstanding culinary experiences for discerning guests.
• Maintain the highest hygiene and food safety standards.
• Engage with guests to ensure memorable dining experiences.

Skills

Kitchen management

People management

Mentoring

Guest engagement

Hygiene standards

Stock control

Food presentation

Dietary requirements

Job description

Hluhluwe, South Africa

The Role:

• Lead daily kitchen operations across multiple sections
• Train, mentor and inspire the kitchen brigade
• Manage stock control, ordering and food quality
• Deliver outstanding culinary experiences for discerning guests
• Maintain the highest hygiene and food safety standards
• Engage with guests to ensure memorable dining experiences

Position: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

Requirements

• Previous Head Chef or Senior Chef experience in a luxury lodge or 5-star hospitality environment
• Strong kitchen management, administration and people management skills
• Passion for mentoring and developing kitchen teams
• Excellent knowledge of food presentation, hygiene and stock control
• Experience managing special dietary requirements
• Creative, innovative and guest-focused approach to cuisine
• Valid Code 8 driver's licence
• Previous luxury safari lodge experience advantageous